We cannot depend solely on our material wealth, on our military might, or on our intellectual skill or physical courage to see us safely through the seas that we must sail in the months and years to come.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
The Public Record
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1961, until his assassination on November 22, 1963. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Massachusetts and is often remembered for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Kennedy also established the Peace Corps, promoting international service and cooperation, and he advocated for civil rights, laying the groundwork for future legislation in this area.
These breakfasts are dedicated to prayer and all of us believe in and need prayer.
I cannot set down any time in which I can clearly see the end to the Castro regime.
We have supported the unification of Europe, economically and politically.
We cannot prove that there is not a missile in a cave or that the Soviet Union isn't going to ship next week.
I look forward to a constructive working relationship in the years ahead.
We ought to keep a sense of proportion about the size of the force we're talking about.
Cuba did not agree to on-site inspection unless there was inspection of the United States, which we did not agree to.
I have the highest confidence in him, and I'm sure that--but I do think that Senator Jackson's suggestions deserve very careful study.
This is not an occasion for feeling pleased with ourselves, but, rather, it is an occasion for asking for help to continue our work and to do more.
Mr. Martin has my full confidence, and I look forward to continuing to work with him and his colleagues on the Board in the interests of a strong United States economy.
I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 17, 1963, as National Poison Prevention Week.
I am recommending a new, 5-year program of assistance to States and local health departments to develop comprehensive maternity and child health care programs serving primarily families who are otherwise unable to pay for needed medical…
We, as a nation, have neglected too long the mentally ill and the mentally retarded.
Our chief aim is to get people out of State custodial institutions and back into their communities and homes, without hardship or danger.
I HAVE sent to the Congress today a series of proposals to help fight mental illness and mental retardation.





